{"id":301,"date":"2014-11-11T12:57:10","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T12:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=301"},"modified":"2022-05-20T20:44:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T20:44:09","slug":"home-improvement-projects-can-finish-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/home-improvement-projects-can-finish-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Improvement Projects You Can Finish in a Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As Remodeling Magazine<\/em>\u2019s yearly \u201cCost vs. Value Report\u201d demonstrates, many popular home improvement<\/a> projects make for truly worthwhile investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few good examples. In 2014, the average return on investment for a mid-range basement remodel was 77.6%, while an upscale garage door replacement returned a healthy 82.9% of the project cost. For roofing and window work, recoup percentages hovered around 60 to 80%\u2014still impressive considering the excellent long-term benefits that can be realized with these improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As financially promising as most of these projects are, however, many homeowners are hesitant or unwilling to take the plunge because of the time factor. The timeframe from assessment to completion for the projects mentioned above is usually measured in weeks, not days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are home improvement projects<\/a> that can be finished in a matter of days, some of which a skilled contractor can wrap up in a single weekend! Below are our three most highly recommended fast home upgrades.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project #1: Small Bathroom Remodeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A semi-intensive small bathroom remodel<\/a> can take anywhere from three to six days. This covers plumbing and electrical work, insulation, drywall and tile work. But you can easily upgrade the look and function of your bathroom with less time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinks and cabinetry, for instance, can be done in a day and won\u2019t affect other upgrades owing to the minimal space they take up in bathrooms. Retiling a shower and tub surround can take a couple of days, and while there is some downtime involved, it shouldn\u2019t get in the way of, say, updating your lighting and fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With some smart scheduling, you can get a whole new bathroom in one weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project #2: Kitchen Cabinet Refacing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Refacing is an excellent option if you have structurally sound cabinetry but want to give your kitchen a dramatic new look with very little downtime. The process involves laying the material of your choice over existing cabinets rather than replacing them entirely. Your options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n